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You turn the little chip over in your hand, warm from sitting close to the battery for who knows how long it’s been there. How long has it been there? Is this what gives Caleb a sense of security? Watching you? Knowing where you are?
You watch its red eye as you tuck yourself into bed, and imagine it a heartbeat. A little sun that flickers with each breath; a red giant whose warmth may have faded, but whose light refuses to go out.
As always, you dream of your brother.
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12 Feb 2026
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After a while Caleb declares it’s bedtime.
Gideon’s stomach swoops as he stands. You hop up from your seat, up on your tiptoes to kiss Gideon on the cheek. “Night-night, Gid,” you tell him, and he dazedly says “yeah” like an idiot until he remembers to add a quick “you too”.
You disappear down the hallway to the bathroom, and Caleb follows. He pauses just before he rounds the corner, turning his head slightly.
“Door’s open.”
Caleb invites Gideon to spend his birthday with the three of you.
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12 Feb 2026
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You love Caleb very much. You're so, so happy he's here.
You're so, so furious.
Some days you think that this anger is the only thing that sustains you.
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12 Feb 2026
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Sylus pretends to be at a loss, stroking one hand over his face. “I hope you know that people who play tricks on me will have to pay up once I catch them,” he says, gaze sweeping over the furniture. “It's not too late. You can come out now, and I'll be merciful.”
He waits, even though he already knows exactly what your answer will be. “Alright,” he says into the silence, smile widening. “Prepare yourself. Here I come.”
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12 Feb 2026
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Tonight, by all measures, was a success. You wore the dress he bought for you, you smiled at him, and you danced with him. The tracker chip is secured. Soon enough the host of tonight's extravaganza will cease to be, and Sylus will get to see you and your fellow Hunters clean up the blood he leaves in his wake. A win-win-win all around.
Really—up until someone tries to assassinate him Sylus is having a great night.
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12 Feb 2026